GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

Random words

WordMeaning
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
natationthe action or art of swimming
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable